After graduation, my first job was at Kockums Computer Systems AB (KCS). Kockums was already using SAAB computers in the early 60’s, and continued doing so for many years. When the shipbuilding industry of Kockums was discontinued in the mid 80’s, as I began my career, the company was probably world leaders regarding the application …
Repeated times when SCRUM or other Agile methods have been introduced, several coworkers has argued against planning. I remember that my answer usually was that Agile methods require better orderliness and planning than the Waterfall process. According to me, the Waterfall process creates a false sense of security, something many probably agrees with. Agile methods …
During my 25 years as a project leader within software development, I’ve collected various memories concerning communication between individuals. Time after time I listen to discussions where the participants are talking past each other. According to my experience, issues in a project usually arise when interacting individuals believe they understand each other, when in reality …
For some time now, I’ve deliberated whether or not development of software is evolving in the same direction as the rest of our society. It’s common knowledge how doctors receive an increasing administrative workload, in like manner teachers in school being obliged to fill in various reports. All of this to create statistics, instead of …